As Batman starts going off the deep end, Nightwing activates a protocol that reminds him of the sacred oath he swore when he first became a hero.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #138!If fans didn't think the Dark Knight was losing it, Nightwing's unexpected anti-Batman contingency might make them think otherwise. "Gotham War" is intensifying and a vow from the past makes a heartbreaking return.
Thankfully, Tim Drake gives Nightwing the time he needs to access Batman's remote system and figure out what he's up to. Unfortunately, it requires an audible passphrase that Bruce entrusted to Dick Grayson: The same vow Nightwing swore the day he pledged to become a crime-fighter. Before Nightwing can finish the phrase, Batman does it for him. He chews his former sidekick out, saying that Dick has forgotten the promise he made long ago.